Just went to opening show (Abba and Bee Gee's Tribute Bands) after they were closed last summer due…read moreto fires. Great bands and sound system. We usually sit on the lawn but got third row seats this time. PRO TIPS -- they are hard benches -- so bring cushions. Bring your own beer/wine and food as the concession stand is SUPER EXPENSIVE. $18.00 for a Modelo on tap! GET THERE EARLY! We got to the bottom of the hill at 6:10 for a 6:30 show and it took 30min to slowly creep up the hill to the parking lot. They only let 1 car at at time in so we missed some of the show. They start right on time as shows end on the early side to avoid disturbing the neighborhood. Get ready for walking (unless you like long lines for the shuttle bus) as everything is uphill.

The vibes are great at the Starlight Bowl. We love the place and look forward to coming back every…read moreyear. We always see The Fab Four perform their Beatles tribute show here, and it's become one of our favorite summer traditions. The venue is terrific. It's an outdoor amphitheater tucked into the hills of Burbank, with a really intimate feel, but there's always plenty of room and a great view of the stage, - even in the nosebleeds. There's something about watching live music outside with the mountains around you on a summer night that takes the experience to the next level.

### 2024 review 14/100###…read more First time on CSUN campus for a Helix Channel Surfers Concert at Plaza del Sol. It's been renovated, from what we heard. Parking structure a couple blocks away, pay at the machine before we made our way to the hall. Pre-reception was held in the lobby area with a basic bar, the usual snacks and drinks available for purchase: wine and beer, hot cocoa, coffee. Concert hall was great, with comfy chairs and nice acoustics.

The theater was much larger on the inside than I thought it would be. I got to watch the CSUN…read moreorchestra perform, and the acoustics were great. During the first half the lighting seemed a little too bright and it almost washed out the players, but they lowered the level during the second half. The seats were almost too comfortable. I was super tired and had a hard time not falling asleep, but that's not the venue's fault, that was my fault. The guys at the ticket booth were really fast and efficient. I liked how everyone was very formal and proper. It was an orchestra performance, so all of the players were wearing tuxes and black dresses. Even all the ushers and people collecting tickets were dressed very clean. My favorite person there was the double bass player that had an afro. He looked so clean with a fro and a tux. During the intermission, it's really nice to be able to walk just outside the theater and grab a snack at the Mercantile Exchange. There is no food allowed in the theater by the way, but that's expected. This is a great theater. I'm sure it isn't as jaw-dropping as the Valley Performing Arts Theater, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with the Plaza del Sol Theater. I am a trumpet player at CSUN and I'm looking forward to playing here next month! I will definitely come here again to hear other ensembles perform.

My daughter has been dancing at RDC since she was 2! RDC…read moreis amazing! The knowledge of the teachers is paramount! The kindness of the Owners and Staff is amazing! I highly recommend that if you're looking for a studio to begin your dance journey this is the best one! They have adult classes as well, so if you're a mom or dad who misses dancing, there are several classes that can bring you back to your old glory! Thank you for always being awesome RDC, we can't imagine our dance journey without you!

My daughter started out with the summer program and loved it so much we haven't missed a season yet…read more(2 years in). I highly recommend this studio!! They have an amazing staff (especially patient with the Toddler ages) and the holiday/ year end performances are put together exceedingly well!

I worked as a volunteer last year and apparently the volunteer management just gets worse and worse…read morefor the youth volunteers. I have younger friends who currently volunteer for CalPhil and it's just horrible for them. The music and the ambience is GREAT , so if you're up for a concert or anything...CalPhil is the place for you. Maestro Victor Vener does a good job introducing each song with some sort of anecdote , personal experience or what not. He's a great guy. The orchestra itself is pretty good too. Music/Concerts = 5 of 5 Volunteer Experience = -1 (I vowed to never come back after my first year...it is beyond disorganized)

There's something intimidating or out-dated about orchestras. Or maybe it's because there's so…read moremany other things to experience here in Southern California that I forget their existence? Perhaps it's just me, but going to a see something in the classical music category is not the first inspiration that leaps to mind... However, I'm really glad I did. I mean, I've been to the Hollywood Bowl, but not for classical stuff. And the H-Bowl has such a bigger reputation that I wasn't even aware of Cal Phil...until my boyfriend's mother decided to celebrate her wedding anniversary with one of their Festival on the Green concerts. Firstly, since I am totally 100% adverse to traffic congestion and paying for parking, the parking situation for Festival on the Green (its last year at the Arboretum) was delightfully within my budget: FREE. I parked off one of the adjacent streets (watch out for free-range peacocks!), and (dangerously) jay-walked across Baldwin Avenue, under the watchful but non-ticketing gaze of a motorcycle cop (phew!). There, I met my party, and we sauntered off to wait in line for the gate to open. With us, we'd brought appropriate picnic gear: fold-out chairs, blankets, bags of supplies, drink, and food. Every other party in line also sported the same items. Suddenly, I got really excited by the prospect of picnicking in the warm twilight, consuming large amounts of food at a leisurely rate, and being surrounded by nature and live music. All of a sudden, it dawned on me that I ought to do this MORE OFTEN! Due to the large Asian population in the San Gabriel area, every volunteer was a local Asian teenager. That amused me for no real reason, other than the fact that I too am Asian. As soon as the gates opened, people flooded in to the lawn. Being light on my feet and competitive, I scouted ahead of my party and staked us a place right smack in the middle with a good view. There we set up camp, as the jazz trio warmed the crowd up with their opening act. The sun was still out, and it was fun to see what other's had brought for food. I set about eating a gigantic tofu salad that took me all of 90 minutes to consume. I can honestly say this grazing was really, really enjoyable. We had a little time before Cal Phil got started, and legged it to the porta-potties (very clean and non-smelly!), as well as explored the food booths (bought a huge slice of delicious carrot cake to be consumed in the dark). What was most engaging to me was Maestro Victor Vener: even though he was binoculars-away, his manner and voice was so warm and personal, it felt like he was speaking to you, the crowd, directly. He made it comfortable to enjoy the music...it was not something obtuse or esoteric. I even found myself swaying along to the music, recalling pieces from my childhood, and absolutely being riveted by those well-known, beloved orchestral pieces. I left feeling like I wanted to skip and twirl from the ambience and music! OK, so maybe I'm just easily moved, but I don't care...I definitely want to return for more enjoyable summer evenings on the Green! Thanks Cal Phil!!!

One of the best studios I've been to in LA :) lovely atmosphere, incredible teachers, and a…read morebeautiful community! Couldn't recommend Exceleration anymore

My daughter has been dancing at Exelaration for five years and is part of the competitive dance…read moreprogram. We have always appreciated the dance training she receives there, but a recent experience reminded me that this studio offers the kids so much more than just dance. As my daughter has gotten older, there are so many new activities and experiences she wants to explore. At the same time, the demands of competitive dance can be intense, and she began feeling like she had to give up everything else in order to keep up with dance. She also started experiencing some anxiety. I went to Ms. Laurie (Owner) to talk about what was going on, and I was incredibly appreciative of how she responded. She took the time to talk with my daughter personally and also arranged for my daughter to spend some time talking with older high school dancers. They were able to share their own experiences, what they had been through at her age, and how they learned to handle similar situations. I thought it was such a thoughtful way to give my daughter a safe space to talk with people who could really understand what she was going through and offer perspective from their own experiences. That meant a lot to me as a parent. Ms. Laurie truly goes above and beyond for her dancers. Of course dance technique and training are important, but helping kids grow emotionally, learn how to handle challenges, and feel supported is even more important to me. After five years at Exceleration I am especially grateful to know that my daughter is at a studio where they care not only about the dancer she is becoming, but also about the person she is becoming. Thank you, Ms. Laurie, for caring about your students beyond the dance floor.

Visited this theatre for Netflix is a Joke to see Matt Matthews…read more The theatre was easy to find. Signs were well placed for turns, parking, and entrances. We arrived early and followed signs right to the free parking lot across the street from the theatre. I was on crutches at this time so it was a hike from the lot down the long street to the corner and across the street but was still quite manageable. The security was efficient and we got inside easily. We were confused because we didn't see a concession stand but saw people with cans. It turned out the stand was outside the door opposite security but it was rather unnoticeable. We found out we couldn't bring anything into the theatre which I understand; however, it would have been nice to know that before arriving. It did turn out the concession stand had canned water that we could bring into the theatre. The bathroom was small in this historical building so expect to wait. The auditorium was beautiful. The history and the architecture were evident. They maintained the building extremely well. Most of the staff were very helpful. The sound in the auditorium was excellent. It made it easy to hear and cackle at everything Matt Matthews said. It was a good show!

The Place- I liked it and it gave that kind of old time feel to it…read more The Employees- They were all very nice and helpful. Parking- They have a decent sized parking lot next to the theatre that offers free parking. The trick is to get their early enough before it fills up. There is also pay parking very close by. I had a great time seeing a comedy magic show by Justin Willman. The most challenging thing about this venue is they seem to offer a very limited selection of the types of events that I would like to see.

Review is for the food they have on site, since the restaurants have no place to view any reviews…read moreon them. I feel it is my duty to warn others to not eat a the #PlazaGrill!! For the love of god DON'T eat here. $25 for the world's driest and flavorless burger with a side of fries? Nope, a side of one pepperoncini. That price includes my $8, 20 oz bottle of soda. $8!!!! $18 for a can of agua Fresca that I saw someone else get and they were so disappointed. Prices are listed but you would think for $25 ($17 for the burger and individual chili) that burger would hit. Save your money and look elsewhere. At our table a grilled cheese was also ordered and it looked so sad. -2 stars.

I came for a lovely concert and had an amazing night…read more The area was very safe. Nothing was sketchy about the space despite it being downtown. Everyone was there for a good time! There was ample parking, and surprisingly, it didn't take long to get out, despite hundreds of attendees. I can't speak to the food or beverages because I don't recall any concessions at the event. I've been here on numerous occasions and I appreciate the city's dedication to keeping live performances alive, and FREE at that! There's always some sort of free event going on in this space. I do wish there was free parking, but it's downtown los angeles, so you can't ask for things like that there. But even with that said, it makes me appreciate the events being free even more, since we have to consider parking structure fees.

The Rose Bowl Stadium!…read more Such a cool stadium. It's pretty big in size. I love some of the architecture throughout the structure. I did get stopped by security guard because I was trying to bring in my umbrella. I was told that umbrellas are not allowed. I explained that I needed the umbrella for a sun allergy and I was walked over to a manager. I showed the manager my medical record showing that I do have a sun allergy and he allowed me to bring it into the stadium. Thank you. I appreciate that because I would die without my umbrella lol I'm not trying to breakout in hives and rashes just to go to the Rose Bowl lol

The Guns N' Roses concert I attended was wonderful but this venue, not so much…read more If you don't/can't want to walk for miles or pay horrendous rates for parking at the Rose Bowl, your ONLY way in and out of here is to take a shuttle from Old Town Pasadena. Count on lot of walking and standing in line for literally hours and then wandering around Old Pasadena in the middle of the night trying to get a Lyft with thousands of other people. The pre-concert email warned that you needed to be there by 4:30 for a concert with a 6:30 start time if you didn't want to risk missing some of the show. If you're actually telling people it takes as much time to enter your venue as it does to go through the airport for a domestic flight, something is very, very, wrong. Within the venue a lot of the security was nice but they were completely indifferent to all the weed and other smoking. I watched a guard literally walk right past someone openly smoking a cigarette. Not everyone wants to be around that shit and it's supposed to be banned in the Rose Bowl. Between the smoking and the shuttle being absolute hell, it was not a fun experience, despite my love of the band that played.